Middle Ages
Magna Carta
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What is one of the most known weapons/torture devices from back then?

The guillotine.

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What caused the population shifts?

Roman centers of trade and government collapsed, nobles retreated to rural areas, some commoners did too. Roman cities left without strong leadership. 

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What exactly is the Magna Carta?

One of the most important documents in history as it established the principle that everyone is subject to the law, even the king, and guarantees the rights of individuals, the right to justice and the right to a fair trial

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What time does the Middle Ages take place?

The Middle Ages refers to a time in European history from 400-1500 AD.

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What was the most common type of government in the middle ages?

Monarchy.

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What is one of the most known legends that they had told back then?

The legend of King Author.

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What caused the loss of common language?

German mixed with Roman changed Latin. It was still an official language, but people no longer understood it.

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What does the Magna Carta mean in Latin?

"Great Charter"

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What is the Middle Ages also known as?

The Medieval Ages/Times.

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What was one of the major rulers?

Emperor Charlemagne. 

  • Edward the Confessor (1042-1066)
  • Harold II (1066)
  • William I the Conquerer (1066-1087)
  • William II (1087-1100)
  • Henry I (1100-1135)
  • Stephen (1135-1141)
  • Empress Matilda (1141-1142)
  • Stephen (1142-1154)
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What was the main religion?

Catholic form of Christianity.